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Nixon, NV
Census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada.
Population
305
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
0
Nixon and its ZIP codes
Nixon at a glance
- Nixon is 66% denser than Nevada as a whole.
Local data for Nixon, NV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washoe County. PPP loans are for Nixon.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,201
243,154 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,639
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $9,794 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nixon, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
2,145
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,357
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 20°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nixon, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
26.7%
U.S. 12.8% +13.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Nixon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WadsworthCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| SutcliffeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10 |
| FernleyCity | 18 mi | 122.7 |
| Spanish SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 55.6 |
| SparksCity | 25 mi | 36.5 |
| Sun ValleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 14.6 |
| Lemmon ValleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 15.9 |
| Golden ValleyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nixon, NV in?
- Nixon is in Washoe County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Nixon, NV?
- About 305 people live in Nixon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nixon?
- Nearby places include Wadsworth (14 mi), Sutcliffe (16 mi), Fernley (18 mi), Spanish Springs (20 mi), Sparks (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023